New York, NY — October 1, 2009 — From life cycles to recycling, students in grades K-3 can explore the world of science through Weldon Owen Pty Ltd’s Investigators, a new collection of science readers and inquiry-based instruction for the 21st century classroom being distributed by Scholastic Classroom Books. Through Investigators, students develop problem solving skills that prepare them for an increasingly scientific and technological world.  Scholastic Classroom Books is a division of Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children’s publishing, education and media company.

Investigators brings science to life with interactive whiteboard CD-ROMs and includes big books, paperbacks, activity pages and lesson plans to help class groups collaborate on problem solving, research and cross-curricular work. Each CD-ROM includes narrated videos, audio clips, questions, and quizzes to assess students’ knowledge.  Investigators also includes instructional lesson plans for teachers for use in direct and small group instruction.

“Schools remain focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math,” said Patrick Daley, VP, Scholastic Classroom and Library Group “and Investigators helps teachers facilitate excitement while encouraging our youngest learners to discover the fun and adventure of science.”

With 36 full-color individual titles (6 titles, 6 copies each), Big Books, Interactive Whiteboard technology, activity cards, and posters featuring dramatic photographs and bold illustrations, the four theme units of Investigators are:

• Life Cycles: Students learn fun facts about the life span and development of animals from little ladybugs to lively alligators
• Materials: Lessons include details on everyday materials such as wood, plastic and glass.  Students also learn about recycling and its impact on the planet.
• Predators: Animals at the top of the food chain with incredible speed, vicious teeth and other impressive qualities are showcased in these titles.
• Survival: Students learn how different animals adapt or use body armor to survive in their habitat.

Please visit www.scholastic.com/investigators for more information on Investigators.

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Contact:
Yanique Hart
212 343-6901
yhart@scholastic.com